About the role

  • Monitor department policies and procedures and recommend improvements
  • Consult with the Senior Management team
  • Participate in establishing and implementing major goals and objectives
  • Serve as a resource in all aspects of accounting
  • Manage the preparation of daily, monthly, annual, and other periodic financial statements and tax reports
  • Ensure that external document submissions and filings are accurate and timely
  • Ensure that accounting records and reports are in compliance with GAAP and government regulations
  • May serve as a liaison between the company and external auditors and regulatory authorities
  • Complete reports and analyses of departmental and area operations as requested by Senior Management
  • Conduct cost analysis, ratio and trend analysis, and other comparative examinations as appropriate
  • Review, analyze, and interpret financial and budgetary reports (i.e., annual financial forecasts)
  • Provide reports required by governmental regulations
  • Manage the assignment, direction, and evaluation of personnel to ensure efficient operations
  • Ensure accurate internal and external recording and reporting of financial transactions
  • Ensure that accounting activities are in accordance with established legal, regulatory, and company procedures
  • Establish accounting plans, goals, and policies consistent with established company-wide goals
  • Ensure policies are in accordance with evolving regulations, legal requirements, and industry trends
  • Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
  • Perform special assignments as requested by Senior Management
  • Mentor staff

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
  • CPA or Master’s degree is preferred
  • 7+ years of accounting required
  • 2+ years working in accounting in a defense environment
  • 2+ years of leadership experience or an equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
  • 2+ years of SOX experience required
  • Thorough knowledge of financial and accounting practices and procedures
  • Understanding of governmental regulations and reporting requirements

Benefits

  • medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • company contribution to a health savings account
  • telemedicine
  • life and disability insurance
  • legal insurance
  • 401(k) savings plan
  • wellness programs focusing on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
  • programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement
  • flexible work schedules with 9/80 program
  • competitive vacation
  • health/emergency leave
  • paid parental leave
  • community service hours

Job title

Assistant Controller

Job type

Experience level

SeniorLead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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